HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.17.2021PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
June 17, 2021 Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 7:13 PM
1.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Taylor at 6:00 PM.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Mr. Slay.
4.ROLL CALL
Present
Chair James A. Taylor, Vice Chair Bob Lowe, Board Member Billy O'Dell, Board Member Craig Mundt,
Board Member Ed Lounds, Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Board Member Ryan Binner, Board
Member Valerie Slack, Board Member Craig Bridgers
Excused
Ex-Officio Marty Sanders
5.ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
6.MINUTES
A.St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of March 18, 2021.
RESULT:APPROVE
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MOVER:Board Member Craig Mundt
SECONDER:Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay
AYES:
Chair James A. Taylor, Vice-Chair Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt,
Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig
Bridgers
NAYS:None
EXCUSED:None
B.St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of May 20, 2021.
RESULT:APPROVE
MOVER:Board Member Craig Mundt
SECONDER:Vice-Chair Bob Lowe
AYES:
Chair James A. Taylor, Vice-Chair Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt,
Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig
Bridgers
NAYS:None
EXCUSED:None
7.DISCLOSURE(S)
Mr. O'Dell stated that he briefly spoke with the applicant regarding item 9C - Sampson Tree Service. Ms.
Slack stated that she spoke with Mr. Byers a year ago regarding putting together a proposal for item 9A
– Southern Truss, but they did not move forward. Mr. Slay stated that he spoke with the applicant for
item 9C - Sampson Tree Service.
8.PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.Southern Truss Companies - Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas (Rezoning) from AG-1
(Agricultural - 1) to IL (Industrial, Light) Zoning District. The 29.24-acre petition site is located east
of Southern Truss Companies facility, west of Taylor Dairy Road, north of the Fort Pierce Farms
Water Control District Canal (#1) in St. Lucie County, Florida.
The purpose of the request is to incorporate this site into the proposed expansion of the Southern
Truss manufacturing facility located west of the petition site at 2590 North Kings Highway, Fort
Pierce, FL 34951.
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Presented by Tahir Curry, Associate Planner.
This is a Rezone Petition for Southern Truss Companies , for a 29.24-acre parcel located west
of Taylor Dairy Road, and north of the Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District Canal 1. The
property is west of the existing Southern Truss Companies site located at 2590 North Kings
Highway in Fort Pierce. The Public Hearing was noticed with a sign on the petition site
fronting Kings Highway and Taylor Dairy Road, a Display in the Local Newspaper on June 4,
2021, and mailed notices to owners of property within 500 ft. Proof of Advertising is provided
within the Agenda Packet. Mailed out notices were sent to 9 property owners within 500 ft.
of the subject site. The Planning Department received no response.
This current request for rezoning is to support Southern Truss Companies proposal to expand
into a 33,600 sq. ft. manufacturing facility with site improvements and associated stormwater
located at 2590 North Kings Highway. The 29.24-acre segment of the undeveloped parcel will
be adjoined with the existing Southern Truss Companies’ facilities site to the west. The
applicant submitted a Major Adjustment to the Major Site Plan to run concurrently with this
rezone request to expand the company’s operations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This petition conforms to the Standards of Review as set forth in St. Lucie County Land
Development Code Section 11.06.03 and is consistent with the St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies. Staff recommends that this petition be
forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval.
APPLICANT/ AGENT PRESENTATION
Brad Currie, EDC Did not have a formal presentation but provided a brief summary of the
applicant’s proposal and answered various questions posed by the Board.
RESULT
RESULT:APPROVE
MOVER:Board Member Craig Mundt
SECONDER:Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay
AYES:
Chair James A. Taylor, Vice-Chair Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt,
Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig
Bridgers
NAYS:None
EXCUSED:None
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B.CB Liquor LLC - Conditional Use Permit to allow a retail liquor store with no onsite consumption at
10800 South US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie, FL, in the Crist Plaza within the CG (Commercial,
General) Zoning District, in St. Lucie County.
Presented by Tahir Curry, Associate Planner.
This is a Conditional Use Petition for CB Liquor LLC, to allow the retail sale of packaged
alcoholic beverages, for off-site consumption at 10800 South US Highway 1. The subject
petition is outlined red. The 6,000 sq. ft. Crist Plaza has access on South US Highway 1 and SE
Lennard Road. The site features business services and retail (Gala Gowns, a beauty supply
store, an alterations/dry cleaner, and a salon)
In accordance with public notice requirements outlined in Section 11.00.03 of the St. Lucie
County Land Development Code, public notice was advertised in the St. Lucie County News
Tribune on June 5, 2021. Notices were mailed to 15 surrounding property owners within a
500-feet of the subject property, and a sign was posted on the property. The Planning
Department received one response not in favor of the Conditional Use Petition. The subject
site has a CG (Commercial, General) Zoning Designation. Pursuant to LDC (Section
3.01.03.S.7.k.1,) for the Commercial, General Zoning District. Liquor stores are classified as a
Conditional Use within the Commercial, General District. CB Liquor Store proposes the retail
sale of packaged alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, and liquor, for off-site consumption.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
This petition conforms to the Standards of Review as set forth in St. Lucie County Land
Development Code Section 11.07.03 and is consistent with the St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies. Staff recommends that this petition be
forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The hours of operations shall comply with the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County
and State of Florida Statutes, Chapter 561 (Beverage Law: Administration).
2. A Minor Adjustment to the Conditional Use is required for a change in business name
and/or ownership before a Zoning Compliance Certificate is issued.
Questions and discussion among Board members and staff.
The response (not in favor) submitted by Engin Karabulue was read into the record: “June 11,
2021. To: St. Lucie County Planning & Development Dept./Associate Planner Tahir Curry. Our
building is just north of the proposed site, 60 Ft to it. It is Behavior Basics. Has been there for
15 years, caters to kids with behavioral issues from 3 to 12 yr old. Parents drop off their kids
and pick’em up. We don’t think that site, liquor store is suitable for that area, that close
proximity, and patrons throwing bottles and beer cans around, in general adversely affecting
that area and the businesses. Thank you, Engin Karabulue. American Stars& Stripes LLC. 772-
626-1741.”
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APPLICANT
The applicant did not have a formal presentation, however, there were questions and
discussion among Board members and applicant.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Debra Swanson, owner of the property North of the subject plaza, expressed her objection
and concerns regarding the proposed liquor store establishment.
Further questions and discussion among Board members and Ms. Swanson.
Jim Crist, owner of the subject property gave background of how the property is managed
and expressed that the lease prohibits onsite alcohol consumption.
Further questions and discussion among Board members and Mr. Crist.
RESULT
RESULT:APPROVE W/ CONDITIONS
MOVER:Board Member Craig Mundt
SECONDER:Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay
AYES:
Chair James A. Taylor, Vice-Chair Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt,
Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig
Bridgers
NAYS:None
EXCUSED:None
C.Sampson Tree Service - Conditional Use Permit to allow a land clearing and yard trash recycling
operation with mulching in the U (Utilities) Zoning District, on the southwest 5 acres of the subject
18.38 acre property, for a project known as Sampson Tree Service.
Presented by Bethany Grubbs, Planner.
This is a Conditional Use Permit to develop a land clearing and yard trash recycling operation
on 5-acres of the overall 18.34-acre parcel. The subject property is located on the south side
of Orange Avenue in Fort Pierce, approximately one-half of a mile west of Sneed Road. The
property has split zoning designations of -5 (Agricultural – 5, 1du/5ac) and U (Utilities), with
an AG-5 (Agricultural – 5, 1du/5ac) Future Land Use designation. The site is located outside of
the Urban Service Boundary (USB).
The property is currently developed with a 2,800 sf2 office and agricultural service facility. In
conjunction with the existing facility, the applicant is proposing the land clearing and yard
trash recycling operation located on the southwest corner of the parcel, within the 5-acre
segment of the property zoned U (Utilities). No composting is proposed with this petition. A
companion Major Site Plan petition has been submitted concurrently with this Conditional
Use petition. Both petitions require review and action by the Board of County Commissioners.
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The project proposes mulching as a component of the yard waste recycling operation.
Sampson Tree Service, the applicant’s tree trimming and landscaping business generates
materials from commercial and residential jobs. The applicant proposes to operate year-
round, Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with
three (3) onsite employees. The application estimates that ten (10) truckloads of yard
waste/debris will be delivered daily. The proposal entails four (4) 100’ by 145’ stockpile pads
and one (1) 100’ by 145’ relocation pad.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
This petition conforms to the Standards of Review as set forth in St. Lucie County Land
Development Code Section 11.07.03 and is consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies
of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning
Commission forward the Petition to the Board of County Commissioners with a
recommendation of approval with conditions.
Questions and discussion among Board members and staff.
APPLICANT/ AGENT PRESENTATION
Brad Currie, Vice President of Engineering, Design & Construction, and Mr. Sampson, owner
of Sampson Tree Service presented a video demonstrating project location, operations,
mulch dyeing process, equipment and answered questions posed by the Board.
RESULT
RESULT:APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS
MOVER:Board Member Billy O'Dell
SECONDER:Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay
AYES:
Chair James A. Taylor, Vice-Chair Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt,
Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig
Bridgers
NAYS:None
EXCUSED:None
10.WORKSHOPS
No workshops.
11.OTHER BUSINESS
None.
12.ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 PM.
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